Complex diagnostics in drug addiction in Union Centr

Union Centr (Union Center) is a Kyiv medical and counseling center focused on narcology, psychiatry, and addictology. The clinic is especially known for alcohol coding programs, including psychotherapeutic alcohol coding using the Dovzhenko method, described as a non-medication approach. For patients who need a medication-based format, Union Centr also offers coding via injections and “under-suturing” procedures, as well as implantation of a disulfiram gel. Coding methods are selected individually for each patient, and the clinic emphasizes that a narcologist evaluates the patient’s condition, motivation, and any possible limitations before choosing the most suitable approach. In the clinic’s coding protocol, medication coding is explained as blocking alcohol breakdown, while psychological coding focuses on changing a patient’s attitude toward alcohol through psychotherapeutic techniques such as relaxation or hypnosis. For medication coding, the stated duration of effect depends on the type of medication and the form of administration (including injections, tablets, and “under-suturing”). The clinic also highlights that alcohol coding is supported by consultations to assess whether psychological coding is appropriate in a given case. Union Centr positions its service model around patient privacy: alcohol coding is provided anonymously, without registration and without placing patients on record. The clinic also describes confidence-building work with patients based on their readiness to change and their psychological state. Patients can be supported through the full treatment pathway for alcohol dependence, where coding may follow detoxification, and a rehabilitation plan is designed to help keep results stable. A key trust signal is the clinic’s Ministry of Health license: “Ліцензія МОЗ 2499Л-П від 25.05.2020”. The clinic also presents structured treatment and risk information—stating that coding is not suitable for everyone and may involve risks and contraindications, with effectiveness depending on patient motivation and adherence to medical recommendations. For alcohol coding specifically, Union Centr presents several options, including “under-suturing” with Esperal capsules and implantation of disulfiram gel, as well as injectable medications such as Tетлонг and Vівітрол. The clinic also describes an alcohol coding effect window of 1 to 3 years for the coding methods it lists. In parallel, Union Centr offers broader addiction care, including detoxification and rehabilitation directions, emphasizing psychological recovery, building sober-life skills, and social adaptation as part of longer-term outcomes.